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Cycling
Cycle training is offered to children aged 10 years and over at Essex Schools.
This has been delivered for a many years under the Essex Cyclist Training Scheme through volunteers who have been trained by the Road Safety Officers.
It gives the young cyclists initial training to increase their awareness of road safety issues and gives them basic skills in performing manoeuvres on the road.
In 2007 Bikeability was introduced and is the only Government approved and nationally recognised award for cycle training today.
The standard developed by over 20 organisations and maintained by the professional body for cycle training, the Cycle Training Standards Board.
Bikeability is Cycling Proficiency for the 21st Century. It provides appeal and incentive for children and parents alike to undertake quality cycle training to ride safely and well on today's roads. Cycle training is the vital life-skill required before 'more children cycling, more safely, more often' can become a reality, and all the associated benefits of a new generation of young people cycling can be realised - including better health and fitness for cyclists and less congestion for us all.
Bikeability is delivered by National Standards Cycle Instructors who have to attend and pass a four day professional course.
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